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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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