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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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