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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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