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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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