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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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