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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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