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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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