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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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