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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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