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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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