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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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