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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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