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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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