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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

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