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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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