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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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