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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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