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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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