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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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