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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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