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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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