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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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