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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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