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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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