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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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