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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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