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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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