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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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