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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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