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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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