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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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