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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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