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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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