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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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