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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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