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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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