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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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