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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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