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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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