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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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