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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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