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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources