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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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