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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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