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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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