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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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