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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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