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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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