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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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