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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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