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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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