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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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