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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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