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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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