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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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