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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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