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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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