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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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