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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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