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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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