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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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