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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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