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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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