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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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