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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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