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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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