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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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