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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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