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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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