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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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