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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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