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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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