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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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