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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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