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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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