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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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