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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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