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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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