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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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