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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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