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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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