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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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