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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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