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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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