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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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