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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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