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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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