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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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