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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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