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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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