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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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