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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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