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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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