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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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