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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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