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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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