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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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