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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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