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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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