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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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