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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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