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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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