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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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