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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)