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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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