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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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