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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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