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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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