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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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