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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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