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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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