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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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