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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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