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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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