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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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