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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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