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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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