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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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