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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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