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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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