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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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