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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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