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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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