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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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