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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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