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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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