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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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