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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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