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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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