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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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