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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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