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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally 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 technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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