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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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