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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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