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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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