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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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