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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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