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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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