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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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