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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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