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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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