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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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