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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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