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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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