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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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