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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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