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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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