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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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