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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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