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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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