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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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