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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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