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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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