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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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