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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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