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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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