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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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