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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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