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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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