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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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