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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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