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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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