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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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