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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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