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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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