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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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