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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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