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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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