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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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