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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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