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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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