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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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