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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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