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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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