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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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