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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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