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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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