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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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