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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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