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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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