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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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