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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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