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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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