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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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