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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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