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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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