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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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