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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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