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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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