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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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