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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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