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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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