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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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