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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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