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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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