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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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