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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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