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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business 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 institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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