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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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