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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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