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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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