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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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