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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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