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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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