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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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