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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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