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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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