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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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