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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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