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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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