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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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