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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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