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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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