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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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