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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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