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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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