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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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