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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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