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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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