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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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