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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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