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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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