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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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