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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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