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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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