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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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