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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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