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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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