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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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