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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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