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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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