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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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