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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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