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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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