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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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