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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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