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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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