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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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