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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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