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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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