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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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