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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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