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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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