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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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