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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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