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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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