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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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