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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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