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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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