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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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