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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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