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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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