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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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