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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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