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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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