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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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