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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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