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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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