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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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