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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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