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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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