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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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