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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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