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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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