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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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