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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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