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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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