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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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