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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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