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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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