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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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