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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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