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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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