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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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