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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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