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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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