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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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