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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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