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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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