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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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