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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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