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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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