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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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