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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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