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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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