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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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