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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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