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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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