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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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