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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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