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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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