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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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