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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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