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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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