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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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