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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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