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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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