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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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