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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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