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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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