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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because distance 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 certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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