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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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