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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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