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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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