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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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