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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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