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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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