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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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