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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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