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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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