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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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