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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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