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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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