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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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