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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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