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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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