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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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