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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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