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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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