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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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