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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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