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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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