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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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