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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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