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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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