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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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