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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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