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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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