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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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