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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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