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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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