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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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