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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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