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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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