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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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