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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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