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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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