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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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