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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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