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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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