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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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