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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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