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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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