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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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