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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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