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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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