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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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