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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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