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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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