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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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