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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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