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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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