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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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