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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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