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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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