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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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