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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in 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. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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