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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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