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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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