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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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