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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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