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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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