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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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