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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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