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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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