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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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