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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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