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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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