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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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