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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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