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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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