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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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