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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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