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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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