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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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