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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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