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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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