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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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