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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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