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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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