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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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