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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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