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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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