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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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