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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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