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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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