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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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