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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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