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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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