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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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