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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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