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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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