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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online 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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