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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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