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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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