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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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