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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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