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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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