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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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