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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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