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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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