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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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