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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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