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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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