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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because 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 educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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