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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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