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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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