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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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