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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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