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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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