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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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