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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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