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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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