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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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