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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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