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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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