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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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