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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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