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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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