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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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