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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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