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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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