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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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