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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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