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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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