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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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