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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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