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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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