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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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