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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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