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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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