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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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