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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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