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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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