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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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