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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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