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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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