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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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