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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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