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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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