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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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