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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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