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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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