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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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