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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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