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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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