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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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