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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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