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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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