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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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