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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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