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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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