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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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