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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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