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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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