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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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