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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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