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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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