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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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