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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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