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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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