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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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