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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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