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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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