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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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