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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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