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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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