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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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