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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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