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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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