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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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