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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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