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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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