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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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