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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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