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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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