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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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