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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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