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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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