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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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