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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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