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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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