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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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