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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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