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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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