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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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