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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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