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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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