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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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