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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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