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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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