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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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