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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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