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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources