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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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