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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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