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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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