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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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