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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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