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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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