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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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