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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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