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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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