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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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