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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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