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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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