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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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