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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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