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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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