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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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