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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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