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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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